Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Education

South Baltimore Gateway Partnership logo
Jun 5, 2026

South Baltimore programs, projects secure $553K in funding

South Baltimore Gateway Partnership received more than $553,000 in grants to support programs and projects across South and Southwest Baltimore.

Students walk across McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland, College Park’s campus. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters)
Jun 4, 2026

UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’

The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.

Shawn Joseph is introduced as interim school superintendent of Prince George’s County in June 2025. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)
Jun 3, 2026

He was ready for a new chapter. Now he’s leading PG County schools.

On June 1, Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy chose Shawn Joseph to permanently serve as the county schools’ superintendent.

Notre Dame of Maryland University recently announced the launch of a School of Integrative Health which was done through a merger of the former Maryland University of Integrative Health into NDMU. (Photo courtesy Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Jun 1, 2026

Notre Dame of Maryland names new president

Notre Dame of Maryland University named its 15th president after a unanimous vote by its board of trustees.

Hundreds of community members and business leaders, students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and neighbors gathered to celebrate MICA’s Bicentennial. (Courtesy of MICA)
Jun 1, 2026

MICA celebrates bicentennial in Fête of Lights event

The Maryland Institute College of Art welcomed hundreds of Baltimore’s civic and business community at the Bicentennial Celebration “Fête of Lights.”

Ian Roberts, then the newly named superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, speaks with students before the first day of school at Samuelson Elementary in Des Moines on Aug. 23, 2023. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 29, 2026

Defense says immigration case haunted Ian Roberts, seeks probation

Ian Roberts, a former Baltimore educator, is seeking probation — a lesser penalty than the term of 30 to 37 months recommended in federal sentencing guidelines.

Mike Muempfer, director of the Maryland School Mental Health Response Program. (Submitted photo)
May 29, 2026

What’s MD doing for mental health in schools?

Maryland educators continue to reckon with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic on children's mental health.

IMG_7580
May 28, 2026

New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?

These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.

Audrey Hasson, from Ellicott City, in the center, wearing a blue stole, graduated this month with a computer science degree from Carnegie Mellon University. (Jeff Swensen/For The Washington Post)
May 22, 2026

Congrats, new grads! Welcome to job market hell.

Computer science grads confront a challenging job market as AI reshapes tech careers and hiring patterns shift in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Montgomery College President Jermaine Williams connects with students at welcome-back activities on the Silver Spring/Takoma Park campus in 2024. (Photo courtesy Montgomery College)
May 21, 2026

Maryland’s first — and only — Hispanic Serving Institution’s cautious next steps

Montgomery College, Maryland’s only Hispanic Serving Institution, faces funding challenges after federal grant cuts in 2025.

A graduating student waits to cross the street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 7, 2019. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo)
May 19, 2026

MD among states suing over Trump administration’s student loan restrictions

Maryland is challenging a new rule the Trump administration issued that could limit access to federal student loans for people pursuing advanced healthcare-related degrees.

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 9, 2025. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration//File Photo)
May 18, 2026

YouTube, Snap, TikTok settle school district’s social media addiction claims

Alphabet's YouTube, Snap and TikTok have reached settlements in the first case set for trial in litigation involving social media addiction claims.